The Colombian government said Monday that a commander of the rebel Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) was killed in an air force bombing raid.
Jesus Agudelo, known as "The Paisa," was killed Sunday on the border of Antioquia and Choco provinces in northwest Colombia.
Some other FARC members were also killed during the air raid, according to Colombian Defense Minister Juan Manuel Santos.
"It was an intelligence operation jointly launched by the police and the Air Force, which fortunately was successful. We found a computer which should contain valuable information," Santos said.
Security forces did not find any hostages during the operation, Santos said, adding that the guerilla's command would be weakened due to Agudelo's death.
"He (Agudelo) was a high-value target for us, considering his cruelty and the damage he had done to the civilian population and to the army," Santos said.
Agudelo has been accused of more than 400 kidnappings as well as the murder of former Antioquia Governor Guillermo Gaviria and former Defense Minister and Peace Advisor Gilberto Echeverry.
Source:Xinhua
|
Comment
Tell A Friend
Print Format
Save Article